My check engine light is on and when i start my car (97se), if i dont give it gas it wont start. Is there a way to do a self diagnostic to get a code from the ecu. I know on my last car, a 300zx, i could get the CEL to flash a code.

 

look 2-3 posts up....

Important: ECU fault code diagnosis ("HELP! MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON!!")

sounds like its a crankshaft position sensor.....